INSPIRed

There are 6 art societies in KTU.

University’s students are invited to spend their free time improving their skills in dancing, singing, photography at KTU art societies.

Events of the societies, which are led by nationally and internationally renowned professionals, contribute significantly to our country’s cultural life.

How to become a part of INSPIRed?

  1. Choose the art society
  2. Contact us using the provided contact information
  3. The best time to join is in September and February. However, you are welcome during the entire year.

Coordinator of the Art Societies Group

Vaiva Sveikataitė-Čiuldė

Studentų str. 50, Kaunas
Phone: +370 606 52 785
e-mail: inspired@ktu.lt

 

Choose from the art societies below!

 

KTU Folk Art Ensemble "Nemunas"

“Being a part of such society gives a taste to your life. If you stay after the first weeks or months of rehearsals and concerts, you already are a person, who can be an example for others.”

Politician Donatas Jankauskas.

ACTIVITIES

  • Participant in Lithuanian Song Contest
  • About 40 performances per year
  • Tours (visited many countries, including USA, Mexico, Canada, Pakistan, Venezuela)

NOT ONLY DANCES AND SONGS, BUT ALSO…

  • Extensive knowledge of Lithuanian heritage
  • Active communication between musicians of various generations
  • Friendship for life
  • Organisational work, development of responsibility
  • Meaningful celebrations
  • Learning to perform professionally

SHORT INTRODUCTION

  • Established in 1949
  • Awarded the first (highest) category of amateur art societies
  • Includes dance group, choir members, orchestra, music band
  • It is KTU art society, which travels the most
  • 160 members
  • Ensemble not only performs in concerts together, nurtures love for music and ethnic culture, but also socializes after rehearsals and studies. This is evidenced by traditions that have been alive among the members of “Nemunas” for many years: Boys’ day, Cementukas, November gatherings, Christenings, Girls’ day, Graduates day, and many others.
Margarita Tomkevičiūtė

Art Director of KTU Folk Art Ensemble "Nemunas"

 

KTU Academic Choir "Jaunystė"

“A lot depends on the leader’s diligence, talent, opportunities and ambitions – it determines the emotional climate of the group. Danguolė Beinarytė, the leader of KTU academic choir Jaunystė, is one of the best choir leaders in Lithuania, who has great organisational skills.”

Manager of Lithuanian Folk Culture Centre, Saulius Liausa

ACTIVITIES

  • Participation in choir festivals in Lithuania and abroad
  • About 30 performances per year
  • Tourin across Europe

NOT ONLY DANCES AND SONGS, BUT ALSO…

  • Overcoming stage fright
  • Development of self confidence
  • Skills of communication and team work
  • Active leisure time

SHORT INTRODUCTION

  • Established in 1926
  • Acknowledged as the best Lithuanian adult choir in 2014
  • Prize at TV project “Choir Eurovision. Lithuanian voices“
  • Organiser and the winner of Juventus festivals
  • 79 members
  • After the biggest annual concert performances, the members of the collective set out on a boat trip every year. This deep tradition celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023
Danguolė Beinarytė

Art Director of KTU Academic Choir "Jaunystė"

 

KTU Photostudio

“If people spent more time performing meaningful activities, for example, going to the theatre, visiting exhibitions, concerts and educating themselves, there would not be so many painful issues in our society. I love photography and believe in its future. At KTU Photo Studio I am surrounded by different people, with different understanding and needs. My objective is to observe them and try to help, if needed – to point them into right direction.”

Photographer and Head of KTU Photo Studio, Donatas Stankevičius

ACTIVITIES
• Creative workshop: sharing of experience, knowledge, discussions of up-to-date trends in photography and technologies
• Participation in workshops and photography plein airs, University and city events
• Participation in various interdisciplinary projects, experience of different art creation
• Exhibitions in various events, photo festivals
• More than 20 events and/or exhibitions per year

NOT ONLY PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS, BUT ALSO…
• Development of creativity
• Personal growth, looking for ideas, which provoke society to break the routine
• Meetings with famous photo artists
• Knowing and development of your strengths
• Participation in the University’s cultural life

SHORT INTRODUCTION
• Established in 1976
• Members: young photo enthusiasts and professional photographers
• Expertise of analogue, digital and other kind of photography
• 20 members

Donatas Stankevičius

Head of the Studio

 

KTU Theater Studio "44"

“First of all, I see theatre as a venue, connecting different disciplines, a safe environment to share what concerns or hurts and a playground, allowing oneself to discover more personal colors and perspectives. As our life habits change, theatre also is changing and tries to answer the questions of today’s concern, is looking for new ways to speak to modern society and to talk to each other. An educational theater, such as the KTU theater studio “44”, also carries an educational mission. Studio members can get acquainted with different theatre schools, approaches, methods of expression, learn from domestic and foreign professionals and thus improve both on a personal and professional level.”

Arnis Aleinikovas, Art Director of KTU Theatre Studio “44”

ACTIVITIES
• One or two premieres each year
• Original interpretations of classical works of music, literature and theatre
• More than 20 performances per year

NOT ONLY ACTING SKILLS, BUT ALSO…
• Overcoming stage fright
• Development of self confidence
• Training of body language, facial expressions and self-control
• Development of oratory skills
• Personal growth
• Informal meetings with famous actors and directors

SHORT INTRODUCTION
• Established in 1948
• The oldest academic theatre studio in Lithuania, established by famous theatre and TV actor, director Petras Likša
• Member of International University Theatre Association
• Winner of international theatre forums
• 28 actors

Arnis Aleinikovas

Art Director of KTU Theatre Studio "44"

 

KTU Dance Studio "Modance"

“The basis for communication at our studio is team work, which brings great results.”

Dancer of the studio, Eglė

ACTIVITIES
• Performances of modern dance
• Participation in the festivals Gaudeamus, RAFES, national song festivals
• Participation in TV projects
• About 30 performances per year

NOT ONLY DANCES, BUT ALSO…
• Implementation of creative ideas in creation of new dances
• Training of stage skills
• Active training, including acrobatic stunts

SHORT INTRODUCTION
• Established in 2005
• Permanent participants of dance competitions
• 29 members

 

 

Rūta Sudakovienė

Art Director of KTU Dance Studio "Modance"

 

KTU Brass Band "The BrassBees"

“Music must serve several purposes: educate, refine, provide entertainment and relaxation, that is, help to calm down after intense activity.”

Aristotle

ACTIVITIES

  • Performances at holidays, festivals, and competitions
  • Representation of the university during various events: Kaunas 2022, Jazz festivals, M.A.M.A 2021, etc.
  • Performances in the style of “Streetband” covering various genres, popular music pieces

NOT ONLY BRASS INSTRUMENTS, BUT ALSO…

  • Bringing together students from various specialties, from engineers to managers
  • Gathering of enthusiasts of instrumental brass music

AT A GLANCE

  • A brass group founded in 2016 at Kaunas University of Technology
  • Every year, the orchestra members extensively travel around Lithuania and its neighboring countries.
  • At present, the orchestra comprises 20 talented students and alumni
Raimundas Arnašius

Art Director of KTU Brass Band "The BrassBees"

 

INSPIRed team

Art Societies Group

Studentų str. 50, Kaunas
Laisvės av. 13, Kaunas

phone: +370 (606) 52 785